Using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁): Problem Solving & Reasoning

Mathematics
Grade 7
14 questions
~28 mins
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A worksheet focusing on using the formula y - y₁ = m(x - x₁) to find equations of lines, with a mix of procedural, reasoning, and real-world problems.

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Using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁): Problem Solving & Reasoning

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Grade Grade 7
A

Fluency & Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Given a point (3, 4) and a gradient m = 2, write the equation of the line using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁).
[3 marks]
2.
For the point (0, 5) and gradient m = -1, find the equation of the line.
[3 marks]
3.
Using point (2, -3) and gradient m = 0.5, form the equation of the line.
[3 marks]
B

Targeted Practice

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
A line passes through (1, 2) and has a gradient of 3. Write its equation.
[3 marks]
2.
Find the equation of a line passing through (4, 1) with gradient -2.
[3 marks]
3.
Write the equation of the line through point (0, 0) with gradient m = 4.
[3 marks]
C

Problem Solving & Reasoning

Answer all questions. Provide detailed explanations or steps where required.
1.
A line passes through the points (2, 3) and (5, 11). Find the gradient and write the equation of the line using y - y₁ = m(x - x₁).
[4 marks]
2.
A cyclist starts at point (0, 0). If her path has a gradient of 1.5 and she passes through (4, y), find y and write the equation of her route.
[4 marks]
D

Real-world Applications

Answer all questions based on the given scenarios.
1.
A car is traveling along a straight road. Its distance from a starting point (measured in km) can be modeled by a line passing through (0, 0) with a gradient of 0.8. Write the equation describing its distance after x hours.
[4 marks]
2.
A factory produces 150 units of a product per day. The production level over time (days) can be described by the line passing through (0, 150) with a gradient of 20 units per day. Write the equation for production after x days.
[4 marks]
E

Challenge & Extension

Attempt these more difficult problems. Show your detailed working.
1.
Find the equation of a line that passes through (2, -1) and (6, 7). Use y - y₁ = m(x - x₁).
[4 marks]
2.
A line has equation y - 5 = -0.5(x - 4). Find the coordinates of the point where it crosses the y-axis.
[3 marks]
F

Mixed Review & Error Analysis

Answer the questions carefully. Some questions may include common mistakes for you to identify and correct.
1.
A student writes the equation y - 3 = 4(x + 2). Identify and correct the mistake if the line passes through (1, 7).
[3 marks]
2.
A line passes through (0, 0) with gradient 3. A student mistakenly writes y - 0 = 3(x + 2). Explain the mistake and provide the correct equation.
[3 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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